DGC Board Meeting
The Davis Genealogy Club Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October. Board members have voting rights, however, all members are welcome to attend and give input into the...
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Topic Talk – Ireland
The classic PF (Potato Famine) story? Or late 1800s ocean-crosser? Mid-20th century immigrant? All and more are possible. No shamrocks here. No leprechauns, no green beer. What are the best...
Finding Records to Help Document Your Farming Ancestor
Up to the 1870s, farming was the number one occupations. You probably have a large number of farmers in your family. There are many records sets that document our farming...
Follow-up Discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow-up is how Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful from...
Topic Talk – GEDcom
GEDcom. Is it miraculous or mystifying? Have you used the tool recently? What’s the latest in GEDcom? Come with questions and let’s look for answers.
Topic Talk – International US Borders – Canada & Mexico Research
More than neighbors borrowing a cup of sugar, Canada and Mexico have played a lot of roles with US ancestors. Did someone you “know” fight in the French and Indian...
Finding Females in US Naturalization Records
The talk will discuss evolving requirements for US naturalization & citizenship. She will also familiarize us with naturalization legislation affecting women from 1790 until the 1940's. Nancy is proficient in...
Follow-up Discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow-up is how Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful from...
DNA Study Group
Via Zoom (Members Only – Contact president@davisgenealogy.org to join)
Topic Talk – Symbols, Codes, Squiggles = Clues!
Ever the intrepid detectives, genealogists need to “know” more than languages and formats of records. Like looking for and deciphering the codes that priests, pastors, governments…and sometimes families use to...
Inspiring Ways to Capture the Interest of the Non-Genealogists in Your Family
If you are researching your family tree but haven’t shared it with your family in a way that sparks their interest, then you are only experiencing half of the joy...
Follow-up Discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow-up is how Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful from...